The Orlov, also known as The Great Mughal Diamond, is a large diamond of Indian origin, currently displayed as a part of the Diamond Fund collection of Moscow's Kremlin Armoury. It is described as having the shape and proportions of half a chicken's egg. In 1774, it was encrusted into the Imperial Sceptre of Russian Empress Catherine the Great.
Copy of the Orlov diamond (it is turned upside-down in this photo)
Orlov diamond in the Imperial Sceptre
The Diamond Fund is a unique collection of gems, jewelry and natural nuggets, which are stored and exhibited in the Kremlin Armoury in Russia. The Fund was opened in 1967 and its collection dates back to the Russian Crown treasury instituted by Emperor Peter I of Russia in 1719.
Stamps exhibiting some of the Diamond Fund collection
Imperial scepter with the "Orlov" diamond
A copy of the Imperial Crown of Russia as made in 1762 for the coronation of Catherine the Great
Daffodil Bouquet, 18th century, exhibited in the Diamond Fund (1971 postage stamp)